Navajo Turquoise & Blue Opal Inlay Bracelet and Earrings Set

The earrings are 925 sterling silver dangle earrings featuring turquoise and pink/white opal inlay characteristic of Southwest Native American Silversmiths. They have a distinctive, two-part design, with each part shaped like a marquise or elongated oval and set within silver channels. Approx 1-7/8"L x 6/8"W Weight: 10.5 grams The inlay features polished pieces of bright blue turquoise and iridescent white or pink cultured opal, which catches the light with a "play of color". The handcrafted individual stone pieces are carefully cut and fitted into specific sections, separated by thin silver lines, a technique known as channel or mosaic inlay. The overall shape of each earring is a striking figure-eight or infinity symbol design. The channel bracelet with toggle closure consist of 12 turquoise and opal inlay stones that shimmer multiple colors, blue green, yellow and pink tones depending on the light. Approx 7-3/4"L Weight: 17.0 grams Bracelet and earrings set total weight 27.5 grams For the Native American Navajo tribe, the color turquoise represents happiness, luck and health .s a birthstone for December, turquoise is regarded as a love charm. It is also a symbol of good fortune and success, and it is believed to relax the mind and to protect its wearer from harm.